Spanning almost half a century, the intelligent and inventive chemical engineer Mária Telkes devoted her skills to the exploitation of solar energy. In her remarkable journey, she designed and constructed the first modern home heated efficiently by solar energy. Despite the often discouraging and unsupportive actions of her male superiors and peers at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology, her determination remained unshaken.
The picture displays a person wearing a dark coat with fur lining and a thoughtful expression. The individual stands in front of a building structure, seemingly immersed in contemplation or surveying the surroundings. Their hair is swept back, and the photograph captures a moment of resolve or introspection.